Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX9
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Announced January 2010
- Alternative Name is ST5500
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced January 2011
Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX9 Overview
The following is a thorough review of the Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe CL80 was brought out 12 months earlier than the WX9 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the CL80 matches up versus the WX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX9 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are available at Samsung CL80 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony WX9
CL80 | WX9 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.7" | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung CL80
WX9 | CL80 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 12 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony WX9
CL80 | WX9 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL80 enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
See the Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the CL80 against the WX9.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and WX9 is 95 and 99 respectively.
Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL80 and WX9.
Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX9 to give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CL80 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Samsung CL80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung CL80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
Also Known as | ST5500 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4334 x 3256 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 4800 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160 gr (0.35 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | SLB-11A | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $400 | $188 |